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Keep a roof over Ludwig's head in Dortmund

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Ludwig needs $3,050 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Dortmund.

🇩🇪 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany2,088 views
Ludwig Jan Dietrich
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Dortmund
After a sudden layoff at the warehouse, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Friday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $3,050. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by November, we must leave. I have a toddler and a baby at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. I have started working evenings as a cleaner, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent. Where the $3,050 goes: • Rent arrears (3 months): $2,050 • Late fees and court costs: $350 • Utilities in arrears: $150 • First month of rent as a buffer: $500 If you're reading this, thank you. - Ludwig
due date
2026-11-15
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Ludwig

  1. Update from Dortmund: I made the first payment toward rent arrears. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $559 raised so far (18%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Liam Rogers

    Wishing you the best. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Dortmund

    • Harper K. Brown

      hope it all works out. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

      • Wyatt C. NashQuestion

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ludwig

        • Pedro Marcelo Rezende

          You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Fresno.

          • Mateo G. Acosta

            Sending love, Ludwig. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out.

            • Aissatou Nafissatou BaPhoto verified

              best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Tallahassee.

              • Mustafa Ali KamelAddress verified

                Best of luck, Ludwig. Hope you get there.

                $945 raised of $3,050

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